Valve



I May 24, 1932.

E. E. EICKME YER VALVE Filed June 28, 1929 FIG. 2

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B JWMjJW Patented May 24, 1932 j EARL E. EICKMEYER, OF DAYTON, OHIO ASSIGNOR TO THE 0F DAYTON, OHIO, A CORPORATION OFOHIO VA VE Application filed June 28,

This invention relates to improvements in valves, and particularly relates toimprovements in valves for the purpose of rotating and properly seating the valve and removing any foreign matter that may accumulate between the valve and its seat.

This invention more particularly relates to a form of float valve to which there is attached means for rotating the valve so that any foreign matter accumulated between the valve and its seat may be removed, so that therewill be no obstruction to the proper seating of the valve. A valve of this kind is especially adapted for use in connection with delivery pipes from submerged tanks to delivery tanks for the purpose of deliver ng gasoline to customers, or for other similar purposes. The valve is automatically operated, and usually located below the upper surface of the ground. V

For the purpose of illustration there is shown in the accompanying drawings a prel ierred embodnnent or this inventlon.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectlon through the valve casing showing the valve seated.

Figure 2 is a similar section showing the valve unseated. I

Figure 3 is a section on the line 3-3-of Figure 1. y t

Figure 4 is a side view of the valve showing the propeller blades for rotating the valve. 7

The valve casing is designated'by the numeral 1 and is more or less circular in shape, having extending therethrough an opening. Each end of this opening is screw threaded. The one designated by the numeral 2 is used as an inlet. Extending at right angles from this opening is another opening 3, used as an outlet. The end ofthe opening opposite that" designated by the numeral 2 is indicated by the numeral 4 and is screw threaded for the purpose of receiving a screw threaded plug 5.

The casing may be made of any suitable material, cast iron or some other metal. The plug is usually made of brass.

Extending from the central part of the plug and extending within the opening is a projection 6. The inletend of this openieza. Serial No. 374,3ss.

has therein a lining. 7 which performs the function of being a seat for thevalve. The

seat part of this lining is indicated by the numeral 8. a a a i a The valve itself is indicatedby the nu- 'mfera'l 9 and has extending-from near the outer edge and perpendicularto the valve body a plurality of guide fingers 10. 1 The valve itself is in the form of a disc and" fits overthe inside endof the valvelining 7 ,1 andforms therewith a close liquid-tight closure. The fingers 10 fit within-the lining and guide the valve as ,it is moved from and seatedupon the valve seat. 7 Extending from the central part of the valve disc on the side opposite the fingers 10 is a boss 11. -Upon this boss is located a disc.

12, which has extending therefrom-a plurality of propellerlblades 13. F or the purpose of holdingthis disc upon the boss 11 the bossis screw threaded to receive a nut 14', which is screwed into engagement with the propeller disc12. As the gasoline or other. fluid passes in through the inlet the valve is elevated so that the gasoline passes through the. casing and out through the outlet-3..- At the same time the valve is stopped by engagement with] the projection 6 so that the fingers '10 are atall times in engagement with the lining 7 of the inlet. While the gasoline or otherliquid DAYTON PUMPAN o0., i

is'thus passing through theinlet and the outlet, the'gasoline comes in contact with the blades 13 and rotates them and thereby rotates the whole valve 'so that any accumu- It frequently happens, where valves of this kind are seated at all times in the same POST:

tion, that particles of grit may accumulateat one particular point and wear away the valve orthe-seat so there cannot be thereafter at: a

a, complete {an d=perfect closure between the two. Byhaving a rotatingvalve that re moves any accumulated grit and dirt this local'wearing of either is prevented. A

85 lated grit or dirt that may have lodged on I r The lining of the inlet that forms the valve attached to said boss to cause the rotation seat is composed of any suitable material. thereof by the flow of liquld through said In the present instance it is composed of openings.

brass and forms with the brass valve a perfeet closure to prevent the passing of liquid from the outlet back through the casing and out at the, inlet. 7 v i I desire to comprehend within my invention such modifications as may be clearly embraced Within my claims and the scope of my invention.

Having thus fully described my invention,

what I claim is new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

, 1. Ina valve structure, a o-aslng having an 7 opening therethrough, one end ofsaid open- .ing forming an inlet for liquid and the other end being threaded, a second opening in said casing at right angles to the first named opening and forming an outlet, a plug for v the threaded end of the. first opening, said plug having an inwardly extending projection thereon a-fioat valve having a boss for said inlet, said valve having a plurality of g In testimony guide fingers fitting within said inlet, said 7 7 boss being adapted to engage said projection to limit the movement of the. valve whereby the fingers are kept in engagement with the inlet, and means on said boss to cause the rotation thereof by the flow of liquid through the casing.

- '2. In a valve structure, a casing having an opening therethrough, one end of said.

said inlet, said valve having a plurality of guide fingers fittingwithin said inlet, said projection being adapted toenga'ge said boss and to form a stop to limit the movement of V said valve whereby the fingers are kept in engagement with the inlet, andblademeans g removably attached to said boss to'cause the rotation thereof by the flow of liquid through said openings. i

3. In a valve structure, a casing having an opening therethrough, one end of said opening formingan inlet for liquid and the other end threaded, a second opening in said casing atrright angles to the first named opening 2 and forming an outlet, a plug for the threaded end of the first opening, said plug having an inwardly extending projection thereon, a

float valve having a boss for said inlet, said valve having a plurality of guide fingers fitting within said inlet, said projection being adapted to engage said bossandform a stop to limitthe'movement of saidvalve wherethe fingers are kept in engagement with V the inlet, and a disc having a plurality'of" V I radially extending blades thereon removably whereof, I afiixiny si ature.

EARL E. EICKME 

